About us
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Founded in 2019 by three friends—Bryan MacKenzie, Tim Johnson, and Craig Galarneau—1st and Bowl was born from a shared love of sports and the desire to bring something new to Milwaukee. While we didn’t invent football bowling, we were the first to bring this awesome game to the city, and it’s been a hit ever since!
First and Bowl isn’t just a place to play—it’s an experience. We’ve got seven different games under one roof, like basketball connect 4, indoor pickleball courts, a nerf arena, a wiffle ball field, and cornhole. Whether you’re here to challenge your friends, hang out with family, or throw an unforgettable event, we’ve got something for everyone.
We’re all about bringing people together for some fun and friendly competition. So, if you’re in the mood for a great time, come check us out and see why First and Bowl is one of Milwaukee’s favorite spots. We can’t wait to see you here!
Warehouse Specs
- 12 Football Bowling Lanes
- 3 Basketball Connect 4 Play Areas
- 3,000 sqft. Nerf Arena
- wiffleball Field
- Cornhole
- Indoor Pickleball Courts
- arcade games, board Games & Jenga
- open leagues for all skill levels
- full service sports bar and restaurant
Happy customers
Such a great spot! We have 5 kids and all of them can always find things they love to do – connect 4 basketball is a favorite! We’ve had our son’s birthday party at 1st & Bowl and the kids had a blast playing Nerf upstairs, the party was well-run and it was minimal work […]
”Recently had a company party here and we had a wonderful time! The games were very entertaining (ages 20-60+) and the food was awesome! Our party was during a Packers Playoff game, but with several tv’s and projectors, we were still able to watch the game while enjoying football bowling. The owner was very accommodating […]
”Wow, what a hidden gem! I played football bowling here a couple times this year and it is an absolute treat. We had such a blast going and playing. The owner is extremely nice and wants to make sure you are having a fantastic time. Everything is so well spaced out and there is so […]
”Put together a surprise birthday party for my husband and from the moment I called to plan this from the day of the event, everything was seamless and exceptional. The space was perfectly set up, the food was SO delicious with all the different variety of pizzas, and the service was amazing. Would definitely recommend!
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